Harold Schonberg The Great Pianists Pdf

However, scholars note that the book reflects the biases of its time and author. Schonberg was sometimes criticized for his skepticism regarding the "Early Music" movement (Historically Informed Performance) and period instruments. He famously disliked the thin sound of harpsichords and early pianos, preferring the sound of the modern Steinway.

First published in 1963 and later updated in 1987, this work is considered a classic in music criticism. Harold Schonberg The Great Pianists Pdf

: This is a legal way to borrow a digital scan of the book for free. You can read it in a browser-based PDF viewer. However, scholars note that the book reflects the